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AE05 SSV

2005 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,595 mi
Last recorded114,595 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 SSV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 114,595 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Backbox Tip Corroded Away

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake Lever Requires Adjustment

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 114,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material becoming corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 110,818 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 103,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,660 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,685 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower outer bush is loose not likely to become detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Aug 2019 89,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components rear trailing arm is bent where the lower arm is bolted to seems to be missing a washer and is rubbing (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower outer bush is loose not likely to become detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Aug 2018 74,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot full - unable to inspect spare wheel

Fail 16 Aug 2018 74,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot full - unable to inspect spare wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

all suspension components corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 Aug 2017 59,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

all suspension components corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,648 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,454 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 50,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,392 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,270 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Nearside and offside rear suspensikon arm bushes just beginning to separate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,259 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,762 miles

all shocks misting oil

Fail 27 Aug 2009 26,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all shocks misting oil

Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,152 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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AE05 SSV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 48,176 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 SSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 SSV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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